Anchor, Child Seat: Description
This vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) child restraint anchorage system for domestic markets. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position. The rear seats in these vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor (2) for three rear seating positions, and child restraint lower anchors (also known as ISOFIX anchors) for both outboard rear seating positions. A label on each rear seat back panel (1) clearly identifies the anchor locations. Vehicles manufactured for export markets are not equipped with the upper tether anchors, but do have the ISOFIX lower anchors.
The three upper tether anchors are integral to the rear seat cushion frames. These anchors are each constructed from heavy-gauge steel wire loops that are securely welded onto the backs of each seat cushion frame, one for the left cushion frame and two for the right cushion frame. The child restraint upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective rear seat cushion frame.
The lower anchors (2) are also integral to the rear seat cushion (1) frames. These anchors are each constructed from a heavy-gauge steel wire loop that is securely welded to each seat cushion frame, two on each frame. The anchor loops are accessed from the front of their respective seats, near where the rear seat back meets the rear seat cushion. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective rear seat cushion frame.
To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the Mopar® Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.